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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,045.52, 30,406.15 and 15,327.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,045.52, 30,406.15 and 15,327.79 is: 21,140.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,045.52 : 30,406.15 = 15,327.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,045.52/30,406.15 = 15,327.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,045.52x = 30,406.15 × 15,327.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,045.52x = 466,059,025.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,059,025.05/22,045.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,140.76

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